Experienced HR Professional

MEGHAN A. MCMAHON 717-***-**** (C) ● 717-***-**** (H)

*** *** **** ****, ******, PA 17543 **************@*****.***

Profile

Over 9 years of expertise in employee relations and in promoting positive outcomes. Proven record of detecting program deficiencies and processes while developing effective solutions. Proponent of safety awareness and training which reduced Workers’ Compensation costs. Adept at facilitating organizational change. Proficient in MicroSoft Office and ABRA; familiar with SAP.

Education

M.A., Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations, St. Francis University, Loretto, PA

B.S., Business Management, Concentration in Personnel, St. Francis University, Loretto, PA

Experience

10/10- Current: Spherion Staffing, Lancaster, PA

Various consulting and contract positions as well as a recruiter for Spherion Staffing.

Owner/Photographer (04/2003- Current): Free-Lanced Portrait and Wedding Photographer

Handled all aspects of the business: advertizing, scheduling appointments, photographer, customer relations, working with vendors, purchasing and getting tax information.

Human Resource Manager/Consultant: (01/09-09/09 contract ended-company out of business) Gabron & Gabron, Inc., Lancaster, PA

Handled all aspects of employee relations from recruiting to benefits and from issue investigating to termination. Held responsibility for bi-weekly payroll. Reviewed policy manual. Handled all Unemployment claims, Attended conferences and hearings, Consulted in the closing the company.

Human Resource Generalist (7/05-11/07- downsized): Henry Molded Products, Inc., Lebanon, PA

Organized and set-up entire human resources department for 100-employee company. Met with employees on daily basis about concerns. Worked to resolve individual and company challenges. Set and administered policies. Reviewed and updated compensation program including job descriptions and relative values. Administered benefits package. Recruited exempt and non-exempt employees. Served on 10-member strategic planning team. Evaluated and analyzed Workers’ Compensation records, made recommendations, and implemented safety program. Attended Unemployment Compensation conferences and Workers Compensation hearings.

• Reduced workers’ compensation claims including one year without a lost time injury

• Lowered DART from 27.6 to 17.4 in the first year

• Implemented monthly newsletter

• Designed Orientation training which reduced employee turnover by 48%

Human Resource Director (02/04-09/04- Contract ended): Hauck Manufacturing, Cleona, PA

Handled all aspects of employee relations from recruiting to benefits and from issue investigating to termination. Held responsibility for 130 hourly employees’ bi-weekly payroll. Member of Safety Committee. Management Workers’ Compensation claims

• Handled an IRS audit resulting in a minor $100 fine.

• Filed quarterly taxes.

• Re-wrote the policy manual and handbook.

• Implemented safety training

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Human Resource Manager (11/00-04/03- downsized): Weave Corporation, Denver, PA

Handled all aspects of employee relations from recruiting to benefits and from issue investigating to termination. Held responsibility for 165 hourly employees’ bi-weekly $130,000 payroll. Analyzed claims and deficiencies of Workers’ Compensation claims

• Saved over $25,000 in fees and fines by handling all local legal issues dealing with EEOC, Wage & Hour & Unemployment, and Workers’ Compensation

• Lowered Workers’ Compensation claims by 89% including “no lost time” in 2 years

• Implemented safety training that resulted in reducing premiums by 2%

Human Resource Manager (05/99-11/00-company out of business): Automatic Timing & Controls, Lancaster, PA

Supervised 5 staff in coordinating human resource functions for 3 multi-state facilities. Ensured smooth transition for newly acquired employees. Participated on acquisition team of 5.

• Saved over $10,000 in consulting fees by establishing written policies and developing employee handbook

• Kept medical premiums to 7% increase by negotiating premiums costs with greater benefits

• Improved hourly employee retention by 5% through increasing benefit package

• Lowered Workers’ Compensation premiums 10% by implementing Safety Team and designing and implementing training on Repetitive Motion Injury & Lead Exposure

• Saved $15,000 by recycling and negotiating costs with Environmental Waste & Safety

Human Resource Assistant Manager (08/98-04/99-company sold): CMI Tech Cast, Inc., Myerstown, PA

Performed administrative duties such as recruit, hire, orientations, discipline and terminations. Handled employee benefit and concerns.

• Decreased Workers’ Compensation recordable claims by 78% through analyzing deficiencies and providing training

• Hired qualified personnel, resulting in a 9% drop in employee turnover

• Saved $10,000 in consultant fees by developing ADA compliant job descriptions and implementing them into Standard Operating Procedures manuals

Human Resource Generalist/Specialist (01/97-06/98): HRMA, Inc., Lancaster, PA

Consulted with up to 22 clients. Recruited and placed employees for client companies for numerous positions such as file clerk to Vice President and from controller to senior systems analyst. Developed Compensations Programs for six (6) clients which included job descriptions, relative values, job evaluations, ADA compliant job descriptions, market analysis, and final pay grades. Wrote and publish legally compliant employee handbooks and administrative guides for 8 clients. Set-up benefits packages and created performance appraisals. Implemented Human Resources Information Services system named ABRA.

• Set-up complete human resource department for 35-employee company which included payroll system implementation

• Developed Affirmative Action Compliance Programs for 4 clients ranging in company size from 30 to 5,000 employees

Professional & Civic Affiliations

Member National Society for Human Resource Management

Member Lancaster County Association of Human Resource Managers

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